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About Pinewood Bowl Theater

Pinewood Bowl Theater is Lincoln’s premier outdoor venue nestled inside Pioneers Park. With a general-admission setup, this amphitheater offers a relaxed, flexible seating experience across benches and lawn areas. The venue can host up to about 5,500 guests, depending on configuration, making for an intimate yet expansive concert atmosphere under the Nebraska sky.

Whether you’ve been coming for years or you’re new to the scene, you’ll find easy access to parking, friendly on-site staff, and nearby lodging and dining to tailor your visit. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan a great night out.

Plan ahead for a smooth Pinewood Bowl experience: arrive early to find ideal lawn spots, bring blankets or portable chairs, and use the on-site free parking with ADA options. For those using public transit, StarTran serves the Lincoln area, though there is no Pinewood Bowl shuttle. If you’re visiting for a weekend concert, consider partnering stays at nearby hotels like Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, Graduate Lincoln, or Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown for convenience and comfort after the show.

  • Pinewood Bowl Theater, 3201 S Coddington Ave, Lincoln, NE 68522
  • Up to ~5,500 (varies by configuration)
  • General-admission lawn and bench seating; no assigned seats
  • Free on-site parking in Pioneers Park; ADA parking available; enter via West Van Dorn Street; attendants direct parking
  • StarTran bus routes serve Lincoln; no dedicated Pinewood shuttle
  • Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, Graduate Lincoln, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown
  • Sara Bareilles, Moody Blues, Ben Folds, Boston, Doobie Brothers, Ray LaMontagne, Indigo Girls, Melissa Etheridge, Weird Al Yankovic, Joe Bonamassa

Pro tip: Secure your seats early for peak act nights. We’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss access to tickets for Pinewood Bowl Theater—your connection to great live music in Lincoln.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Pinewood Bowl Theater, 3201 S Coddington Ave, Lincoln, NE 68522.
  • Venue type: Outdoor amphitheater within Pioneers Park; primarily general-admission seating.
  • Capacity: Up to about 5,500 (often cited 4,500–5,500 range depending on configuration).
  • Seating/charts: No assigned seating; benches and lawn seating; guests may bring blankets or chairs.
  • Parking: Free on-site parking in Pioneers Park; ADA parking available; enter via West Van Dorn Street; attendants direct parking.
  • Transit: Public transit via StarTran bus routes; no dedicated Pinewood Bowl shuttle; Big Red Express operates for Husker games (not a Pinewood Bowl event).
  • Nearby hotels: Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel (333 S 13th St), Graduate Lincoln (141 N 9th St), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown (9th & O St).
  • Notable events: Has hosted major national acts and tours (e.g., Sara Bareilles, Moody Blues, Ben Folds, Boston, Doobie Brothers, Ray LaMontagne; Indigo Girls, Melissa Etheridge, Weird Al Yankovic, Joe Bonamassa, etc.).
  • Renamed/demolished: No demolition; still operating as Pinewood Bowl Theater; sometimes referred to as Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater in some listings.